Major Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

4 January 1918 Found large piece of amber.

Letter to P. Lister, 13 November 1918

On headed notepaper of
Government Controlled Establishment.
The Parsons Motor Co., Ltd.
Oil & Petrol Engine Builders
13th Nov 1918
PES/R
Mr. P. Lister,
12, Brittania Road,
Northam,
Southampton. (By hand.)
Dear Sir,
ABSENCE FROM EMPLOYMENT.
We are rather surprised to note your continued absence from the important work in progress here, and have to say that the Armistice signed by Germany does not decrease the importance of the work upon which you are engaged.
It is essential that you take up your duties without further delay.
Yours faithfully
THE PARSONS MOTOR CO: LTD: Initialled PES

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries 19 September 1918

Sep19

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

19 September 1918 Arrived early at hospital HAVRE stayed night –here diary
ends.

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries 18 September 1918

Sep18

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

18 September 1918 Left Peronne by ambulance train & travelled all afternoon
& night.

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries 16 September 1918

Sep16

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

16 September 1918 Glorious hot sunny day. Slept in hut in Holnon Wood until
about 9 am.
Saw Divl Commander in wood. Went to Bn H.Q. for tea & pow wow. ordered to be in reserve for attack tomorrow.

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries 15 September 1918

Sep15

Gerald Benham’s notes from diaries

15 September 1918 Attacked Hindenburg Line as ordered but with only about 35 men as platoons were scattered and could not be found. Very successful attack. Captured about 70 prisoners and many machine guns. Consolidated & ready for counter attack which petered out. Relieved by another unit at night.